"Sarutobi Ryo."
Utatane Koharu suddenly looked at Sarutobi Ryo.
"After comprehensive consideration, you are the only one suitable to marry Kushina..."
Hatake Sakumo was the Fourth Hokage.
Sarutobi Ryo was Hatake Sakumo's disciple, Jonin Commander, son of the Third Hokage, and Anbu Squad Six Captain…
Looking at it that way, wouldn't he be perfect?
"Not suitable," Sarutobi Ryo immediately shook his head. "Hui and I are deeply in love…"
Sarutobi Ryo stated that he would marry his childhood sweetheart, not Kushina.
Besides, suggesting that Kushina marry him would obviously be met with resistance from both Namikaze Minato and Kushina.
Uzumaki Mito certainly wouldn't agree either.
"Hmph… If Yamanaka Hui truly loved you, why wouldn't she have married you by now?"
Utatane Koharu immediately harrumphed.
She started finding excuses, seemingly eager to resolve the Jinchuriki's affiliation problem immediately.
"Or… should we wait a little longer?"
Hatake Sakumo thought for a moment, then said.
He saw that his two juniors, Namikaze Minato and Uzumaki Kushina, were deeply in love.
Wasn't it a bit much to forcibly separate them?
Moreover, Namikaze Minato was very talented and qualified to compete for the next Hokage.
If he really liked Kushina, he should… be able to wait.
No one could predict the future. Maybe… the next Hokage Election would start in less than 10 years.
However…
Hatake Sakumo looked at Sarutobi Ryo again.
His disciple's abilities were in no way inferior to Namikaze Minato's, so at that time, Namikaze Minato might not necessarily become the Hokage.
So… difficult.
He hadn't expected that the Uzumaki Clan's last survivor would actually be the Nine-Tails' host. Things had become troublesome…
"Wait? We can't wait!"
Utatane Koharu immediately shook her head.
What if the Jinchuriki lost control if not handled properly?
To stabilize her and to bind the Nine-Tails as a weapon, they had to find a solution quickly.
Watching the Higher-ups begin to argue, Danzo remained calm, squinting his eyes, still with that appearance of being either asleep or something else entirely.
"How about this… Let Kushina recognize Lord Mito as her adoptive grandmother… That way, the problem would be mostly solved…"
Sarutobi Ryo interrupted the argument and offered another solution.
As long as Kushina became Uzumaki Mito's granddaughter, it would be the same as being the granddaughter of the First Hokage, Senju Hashirama.
With that relationship, there was no need to discuss… whether or not she had a close relationship with the Third Hokage or the Fourth Hokage.
Using this adoptive method to tie her down. At that time, it wouldn't matter whether Namikaze Minato married into the family or simply married her.
After all, a relative like Tsunade was equivalent to being above most people.
She was Konoha's Princess.
"…"
Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura stopped talking.
The Higher-ups exchanged glances and reluctantly nodded.
This was actually equivalent to Kushina reaching a higher social status.
Making her the First Hokage's adoptive granddaughter - if that wasn't reaching for the stars, what was?
This was practically putting her on the same level as Tsunade.
They would be like sisters.
And Tsunade was a bit younger than Hatake Sakumo.
Considering them as sisters was still acceptable.
"I think Lord Mito would definitely agree as well."
Sarutobi Ryo believed that Uzumaki Mito wouldn't be able to raise any objections either.
After all, she had always been optimistic about Namikaze Minato.
That meant this was the only way to pair Kushina and Namikaze Minato together.
The only problem was…
Whether the two of them could make it to the wedding on time.
Whether Naruto would still be born on time.
Sarutobi Ryo shook his head and stopped thinking about it.
Because he had already done his best.
The rest was up to Namikaze Minato's own efforts.
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At the same moment, Konoha Hospital.
Mikoto, who had slowly woken up, had completely recovered.
The toxins in her body had been completely removed.
Nohara Rin told her the diagnosis results, and also delivered good news: "Congratulations… Madam Mikoto…"
"???"
Uchiha Mikoto was a little stunned.
Itachi, standing in front of the hospital bed, also looked bewildered.
Until… Nohara Rin said something that brought great joy: "You are… nurturing a small life in your womb…"
Nohara Rin smiled.
It was Fugaku's unborn child…
An important piece of common knowledge to emphasize: the ten months of pregnancy… this theoretical knowledge does not completely apply to this world.
Because the humans in this world were completely different from the humans on Sarutobi Ryo's previous Earth.
The number of cells was two to three times that of humans on Earth.
And there was also the magical energy called Chakra.
As well as various mutated organs.
Therefore, although Uchiha Fugaku had passed away for more than forty-nine days, it could still be assumed that… Uchiha Mikoto was pregnant with his child.
Nohara Rin had little experience diagnosing Uchiha Ninjas, so she thought it was a bit late, but not a big problem…
However, there was a very, very big problem within this.
Uchiha Mikoto was slightly stunned, her eyes glancing towards her abdomen.
She thought for a long time, but couldn't think of any Uchiha child that had taken so long to show signs of pregnancy.
However, it might also be related to Fugaku's death at the time, her excessive sadness, which suppressed certain things… such as the body's metabolism?
Uchiha Mikoto imagined a scenario, and then a surge of joy welled up in her heart.
Fugaku's… second child?
She gently stroked her abdomen, seemingly feeling the arrival of new life.
And then regretted why she had chosen to commit suicide…
What if she had harmed the unborn child?
"Madam, you need to come in for regular check-ups."
Nohara Rin reminded Uchiha Mikoto to check the fetus regularly, so that she could be absolutely sure.
"Okay." Uchiha Mikoto, who had survived a great disaster, nodded.
Itachi was in a daze, and the greatest joy he had ever felt in his life welled up in his heart: "I'm… going to be a big brother?"
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Outside the Hospital Room.
Sarutobi Ryo, who had rushed over, heard about Mikoto's pregnancy: "Is that so?"
Sarutobi Ryo's expression was calm.
Nohara Rin finished speaking and prepared to leave.
Just as she took a step, she suddenly stopped and widened her eyes: "No… it can't be…"
"What's wrong? Rin, is there anything else you want to say?" Sarutobi Ryo's voice sounded behind her.
"N-nothing…"
Nohara Rin immediately shook her head and walked away.
She immediately suppressed her doubts, no matter what the situation was.
Madam Mikoto already had the faith to live, and that was the best thing.
As for the things she was thinking in her heart… that was definitely just her imagination…
Young Master Ryo couldn't possibly be that kind of person…
Although Nohara Rin warned herself like this, she still unconsciously remembered that night when Sarutobi Ryo stayed at the hospital, taking care of Uchiha Mikoto all night…
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